Airport information
- FAA LID
- PA72
- Coordinates
- 39.9587, -76.9708
- Elevation
- 460 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 10W
- Sectional chart
- WASHINGTON
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- NEW YORK (ZNY)
- Flight service (FSS)
- WILLIAMSPORT
- Attendance
- ALL ALL
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1974/01
- Distance from city
- 1 N
Weather
METAR observed
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TAF forecast
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Sun & FAA night 2026-06-21
| Event | Local (EDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 05:06 AM | 09:06Z |
| Sunrise | 05:39 AM | 09:39Z |
| Sunset | 08:40 PM | 00:40Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:13 PM | 01:13Z |
Plan a flight from PA72
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 15
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,500 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 15 at 1,500 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 15/33
2,200 ft × 100 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 54 ft, 229 ft from threshold
- Displaced threshold
- 130 ft
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 41 ft, 226 ft from threshold
- Displaced threshold
- 500 ft
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 15/33 | 2,200 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| HAR · Harrisburg | VORTAC | 112.50 | r178° / 21.1 NM |
| EMI · Westminster | VORTAC | 117.90 | r009° / 27.8 NM |
| LRP · Lancaster | VORTAC | 117.30 | r262° / 32.7 NM |
| FDK · Frederick | VOR | 109.00 | r038° / 37.8 NM |
| RAV · Ravine | VORTAC | 114.60 | r217° / 39.6 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for PA72. VFR sectional link above.
Services
- Airframe service
- NONE
- Powerplant service
- NONE
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- FOR CD CTC HARRISBURG APCH AT 800-932-0712.
- 15/33 MKD WITH WHITE CONES.
Nearby airports
Weather is live from the Aviation Weather Center; airport facility data is from the FAA NASR (28-day cycle). For planning and education only; always verify against official sources. Open PA72 in a full tool: METAR/TAF decoder, crosswind calculator, sun & night times, or the density altitude calculator. Planning from here? Find the nearest airport with fuel or an approach, or check whether an IFR alternate is required.
About PA72
Circle W Airfield (PA72) is an airport in East Berlin, PA, at 460 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,200 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for PA72, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does PA72 have a control tower?
No. Circle W Airfield is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at PA72?
Circle W Airfield has 1 runway; the longest is 2,200 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is PA72?
Circle W Airfield is in East Berlin, PA, at an elevation of 460 ft MSL. Coordinates: 39.9587, -76.9708.
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